Hey everyone, John here. I just thought I’d let you know that starting next Friday (March 12th), I’ll be on Hamilton Ontario’s talk radio station AM 900 CHML at 5:20pm in the evenings for the drive home. Every Friday they’ll have me on to talk about the latest movies and … [Read More]
Forget Jackie Chan. Forget Jet Li. Dare I say it? Forget Bruce Lee. Ong Bak Muay Thai Warrior is here, and all martial art film fans shall bend their knee to the best martial arts performer the screen has ever seen. Phanom Yeerum is the real deal folks. Not only … [Read More]
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Mmm. Trailery goodness. Some with commentary, some without. Innocence: Ghost in the Shell Two reasons to get excited about this film. 1) Mamoru Oshii is a genius. For proof, go check out the inexcusably poorly packaged DVD of Avalon that Miramax just put out. 2) Production IG is about the … [Read More]
I know I’m taking my life in my own hands with the title of this post, but if you’ll hang in there with me, you’ll see where I’m coming from. A few months ago I posted my top 10 actors living today list. Like any list it was totally subjective. … [Read More]
Why is it that people in the American (or Canadian for that matter) entertainment industry feel like they have an important voice in world politics? Anyway, it looks like political differences are fueling an impromptu war of words between Robert Duvall and Steven Spielberg. CNN says: In a CBS “60 … [Read More]
I have to admit that I have a habit of exaggerating things sometimes, especially when it comes to film. However, walking away from Return of the King left me with that feeling you get when you know you’ve just witnessed something very special that will be talked about for decades … [Read More]
Yes folks, I found it. I’m not talkin’ dollar theatre business. I’m talking regular, brand-slappy new movies. In the theatre. As in a REAL theatre. As in not downloaded at all. I’m also talkin’ evening shows. And late shows. No “only cheap in the afternoon” business. No, no. I’ve found … [Read More]
I wanted to draw your attention to some Hidden Gems on the rental shelves. These are not movies that “should have won an Oscar” and do not stand out as blindingly good acting or unforgettable moments. 1) The 10th Kingdom – 3 VHS or DVD Two centuries after Snow White … [Read More]
Tuesday’s Top Ten Top Ten Movies Every Geek Should See Okay, I’ve ignored the obvious, like Star Wars, Star Trek and Aliens. Truth be told, this list should be alot longer than 10 movies, but this is a Tuesday Top Ten, so that’s all I’m allowed to put down. If … [Read More]